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- Attendants Using Laboratory Test Sets at Southwestern Motor Sales, Lincoln Park, Michigan, September 1934 - In the mid-1930s, Ford Motor Company produced the affordable Ford Laboratory Test Set. Automobile mechanics rolled this portable diagnostic equipment to the vehicle, hooked up the unit, and checked the condition of the vehicle's engine or electrical performance. The unit detected problems quickly and eliminated guesswork -- saving time and money for both the customer and dealership.
- September 24, 1934
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Attendants Using Laboratory Test Sets at Southwestern Motor Sales, Lincoln Park, Michigan, September 1934
In the mid-1930s, Ford Motor Company produced the affordable Ford Laboratory Test Set. Automobile mechanics rolled this portable diagnostic equipment to the vehicle, hooked up the unit, and checked the condition of the vehicle's engine or electrical performance. The unit detected problems quickly and eliminated guesswork -- saving time and money for both the customer and dealership.
- Harry S. Gould Company Ford Dealership, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, circa 1920 -
- August 02, 1920
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Harry S. Gould Company Ford Dealership, Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, circa 1920
- A.F. Steiner Super Service Station at Harper and Harvard, Detroit, Michigan, August 1934 - As gasoline stations spread from downtowns to residential areas in the mid-1910s, oil companies were sensitive to residents' concerns about unsightly commercial buildings invading their neighborhoods. After all, the companies counted on those residents to become regular customers. Architects designed charming buildings, like this Spanish Mission style station, that were pleasing to the eye and complementary to a neighborhood's character.
- August 10, 1934
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A.F. Steiner Super Service Station at Harper and Harvard, Detroit, Michigan, August 1934
As gasoline stations spread from downtowns to residential areas in the mid-1910s, oil companies were sensitive to residents' concerns about unsightly commercial buildings invading their neighborhoods. After all, the companies counted on those residents to become regular customers. Architects designed charming buildings, like this Spanish Mission style station, that were pleasing to the eye and complementary to a neighborhood's character.
- Machine Shop at Bryant Motor Co., Boise, Idaho, 1914 -
- October 12, 1964
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Machine Shop at Bryant Motor Co., Boise, Idaho, 1914
- Mechanics Working in Ford Service Garage, View Showing Overhead Monorail and Repair Bench, Pontiac, Michigan, 1916 -
- October 27, 1916
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Mechanics Working in Ford Service Garage, View Showing Overhead Monorail and Repair Bench, Pontiac, Michigan, 1916
- Mechanics in a Car Repair Shop, circa 1910 - Early automobiles needed lots of routine maintenance and broke down fairly often. Many owners turned their cars over to eager young mechanics attracted to this new technology. Some nervous car owners probably asked themselves, "Can I trust my expensive automobile to these kids?"
- circa 1910
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Mechanics in a Car Repair Shop, circa 1910
Early automobiles needed lots of routine maintenance and broke down fairly often. Many owners turned their cars over to eager young mechanics attracted to this new technology. Some nervous car owners probably asked themselves, "Can I trust my expensive automobile to these kids?"
- Strathmoor Motor Sales Ford Delivery Truck at Parsons Service Station, July 1934 -
- July 06, 1934
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Strathmoor Motor Sales Ford Delivery Truck at Parsons Service Station, July 1934
- Super Service Station at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1933 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- November 24, 1933
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Super Service Station at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1933
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Super Service Station at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1933 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- November 24, 1933
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Super Service Station at Stark Hickey Ford Dealership, Detroit, Michigan, 1933
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Super Service Station, Watson-McKenna Motor Company, New York City, August 1934 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- August 27, 1934
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Super Service Station, Watson-McKenna Motor Company, New York City, August 1934
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.